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Mrs. Acuna German from Menlo Park, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Enhancing Teaching with the Power of an Apple iPad

I need an Apple iPad to help me learn better so that I can teach even better and provide my students with more engaging, interactive, and visual lessons.

  • $1,134 goal

This project expired on May 5, 2025.

This project expired on May 5, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

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About My Professional Development:

With the Apple iPad, I will be able to enhance my digital skills and integrate technology into my teaching practice in new and innovative ways.

By learning how to use the iPad’s features effectively, I can create more dynamic lessons that engage my students through interactive and visual content. This will allow me to personalize learning, create multimedia presentations, and access a wider variety of educational resources that cater to different learning styles.

By incorporating technology into the classroom, my students will benefit from more interactive learning experiences that will keep them engaged and help them better understand complex concepts. I will also be able to provide immediate feedback, facilitate collaboration, and encourage critical thinking in ways that weren’t possible before. This professional growth will not only improve my teaching strategies but also prepare my students for the digital world they will encounter in their futures.

Mrs. Acuna German Garfield Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Menlo Park, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Air M2 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $699.00 1 $699.00
Apple Pencil - stylus for tablet - USB-C • Best Buy Education $79.00 1 $79.00
Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 11 inch， Case with Keyboard for iPad Air 5th 4th Generation - Touch Trackpad -10 Color Backlight -360° Protective with Pencil Holder for iPad Pro 11 inch 3rd /2nd/1st Gen • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
invisibleSHIELD Glass Elite Visionguard+ Tempered Glass Shatter-Resistant Screen Protector for 11" iPad Air/Pro Tablets • Quill.com $25.89 1 $25.89

Materials cost

$843.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $77.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$963.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$170.08

Total project goal

$1,133.84

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